How far is Atoka, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Atoka, OK to Lawton, OK is about 154 miles (247.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.98 mi
02h 51m
Flight
129.72 mi
208.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.72 mi
Kilometers
208.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.98 mi
Kilometers
247.8 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:28 PM CDT
Return by in Atoka
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atoka
2026-04-17T14:37
Arrive Lawton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atoka
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Davis
OK

City in Oklahoma, USA

From Atoka
83 mi
01h 25m
To Lawton
71 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atoka and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atoka and Lawton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mississippi Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · South Mississippi Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    143 m · 11 sec · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North California Avenue

    689 ft · 14 sec · North California Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    142 m · 16 sec · Rose Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Liberty Road

    11.5 mi · 14 min · West Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue

    625 ft · 14 sec · East Taylor Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    716 ft · 14 sec · South Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on South Stacy Street

    958 ft · 21 sec · South Stacy Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hanover Avenue

    1131 ft · 23 sec · West Hanover Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Arno Street

    1343 ft · 33 sec · South Arno Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Queen Avenue

    33.2 mi · 39 min · West Queen Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Latta Road

    1441 ft · 32 sec · Latta Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2158 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    797 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard

    996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue

    150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue

    132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atoka and Lawton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chickasaw Turnpike
69.5 mi · 45%
West Queen Avenue
33.2 mi · 22%
West Liberty Road
11.5 mi · 7%
Latta Road
9.82 mi · 6%
West Sandy Creek Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Southwest 2nd Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

West Queen Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Queen Avenue

33.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
01h 25m from Atoka
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atoka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atoka to Lawton?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Atoka and 71 miles from Lawton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atoka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Davis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davis.

RAIL

Pauls Valley

28 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

37 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

60 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

85 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 129.72 mi (208.76 km).

Atoka

#1 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population3,033
Coordinates34.3859300, -96.1283300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: South Mississippi Avenue (-96.128286, 34.385918)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.13
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.56 $41.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.13 $46.25
Premium $4.63 $25.11 $50.23
Diesel $5.42 $29.40 $58.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Atoka and Lawton. The current time is 14:37:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.